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Storm Damage Roof Report in Southfleet
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Southfleet. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- New damp or leaks inside
- Damaged pots on the stack
How a storm damage roof report works in Southfleet
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there’s access, and the roof itself where that’s safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. If part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. You get a written report with photos to give to your insurer. Typical surveys look at slates and tiles blown off the roof and new damp or leaks inside, on chimney stacks, flat roofs and flashings.
Many homes in small places like Southfleet face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Southfleet (DA13)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The property’s address and postcode
- What’s prompted the survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. You will have your own independent record to refer to.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
What this survey can’t tell you
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- A price for the repairs
- Negotiating a claim settlement
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Southfleet
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
Places near Southfleet
Also in Southfleet
Storm damage roof reports around Southfleet
Southfleet lies within about 4 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. With Cobham College about 3.6 miles south-east, Southfleet sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you own a rental within reach of Longfield station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Trees in and around Longfield Chalk Bank shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Southfleet is about 2 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. Southfleet gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Across Kent, we cover Southfleet and the places around it. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We survey roofs across the DA13 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Streets in the area include Red Street, Gloxinia Road and Brakefield Road, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Southfleet: Hook Green (1 mile south-west), Northfleet Green (1 mile east), Betsham (1 mile north-west), Painters Ash (1 mile north-east) and Springhead (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north-east), Tonbridge (15 miles south) and Swanley (7 miles west).
Around Southfleet
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Northfleet School for Girls, Black Lion pub and Longfield Chalk Bank, among other places. The closest station to Southfleet is Longfield station, about 1.5 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Gravesham Community Hospital (2.7 miles north-east) and Bluewater (2.9 miles north-west). Open spaces near Southfleet include Sawyers Lake.
Common questions in Southfleet
Is Southfleet within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Southfleet?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it usually shows.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
We cannot say whether a claim will be paid. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Southfleet?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. If it’s safe, take photos before it goes on. We can record the damage in our report.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Wear and tear is not usually covered. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Southfleet
Gusts work at anything on a roof that is loose or exposed. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. Most people book a report soon after a storm, when they’ve seen damage or water has come in.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Water coming in after the storm
- Loose or torn flashings
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Nicholas, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- How soon the report will arrive
- What happens after the report arrives
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
What happens if roof problems are left?
Many policies expect damage to be reported promptly. Let your insurer know early, and check what your policy asks for. An independent report can follow. Older and listed buildings around Southfleet may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Every price we give includes VAT. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before you book.
What you get with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
How it works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere like Southfleet needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.